Cardinals blank Reds 3-0

Behind seven scoreless innings from starter Michael Wacha, the Cardinals claimed their second season series in Cincinnati by grabbing a 3-0 win in Thursday’s series finale at Great American Ball Park. With the win, the Cardinals climbed to 30 games above .500 for the first time this year. Wacha extended his scoreless-innings streak to 14 […]

Orlando City downs Crew SC 5-2

Adrian Heath had urged his Orlando City fans to “get the Citrus Bowl bouncing” in a crucial showdown with conference rivals Columbus, and his team gave the home support plenty to cheer in a totally dominant performance against the in-form Crew SC. Despite conceding an early goal, a new-look Lions team found their cutting edge […]

Reds smack Pirates 15-5

As many eyes spy what both teams might do before today’s non-waiver Trade Deadline, the Reds produced a big offensive display for a third-straight victory in a 15-5 win over the Pirates on Thursday. Leading the way was Brandon Phillips, who hit two home runs and drove in a career-high seven RBIs. For the second […]

Indians crush Royals 12-1

The Indians unleashed a week of pent-up offensive frustration upon the Kansas City Royals with a season-high 18 hits and four home runs in a 12-1 win on Wednesday afternoon at Progressive Field. The outburst could also be viewed as a release stemming from an inability to score with Corey Kluber on the mound this […]

Reds down Cardinals 1-0 to win series

With one Jay Bruce swing providing all the support starter Anthony DeSclafani needed, the Reds snapped a skid of nine consecutive losing series at Busch Stadium with a 1-0, series-clinching victory over the Cardinals on Wednesday night. Bruce’s home run to lead off the second against John Lackey would be one of just two hits […]

Royals down Indians 2-1

Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning off Indians starter Trevor Bauer as the Royals secured a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night at Progressive Field. The homer spoiled an otherwise impressive night for Bauer (8-8, 4.13 ERA), who threw the first complete game of his career. The 24-year-old right-hander allowed two […]

Reds blank Cardinals 4-0

Making what may have been his final start for the Reds, Mike Leake dazzled in front of a collection of scouts on hand for one more evaluation before Friday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline. Backed by Joey Votto three-run blast, Leake threw eight scoreless innings to help the Reds even a series at Busch Stadium with a […]

Royals beat Indians 9-4

The Royals started this three-game series with a bang, belting two homers, including a three-run shot by Eric Hosmer in the first inning as part of his four-RBI night, in a 9-4 victory over the Indians on Monday night at Progressive Field. Indians rookie Cody Anderson struggled for a second consecutive outing, allowing seven earned […]

Cardinals beat Reds 4-1

With the Cardinals’ third grand slam of the season, second baseman Kolten Wong powered his club to a 4-1 win on Monday to open a three-game series against the Reds at Busch Stadium. A Jay Bruce sacrifice fly gave the Reds an early 1-0 lead against Cardinals starter Lance Lynn, who entered the night averaging […]

Crew SC gives up 3 goal lead to draw with Toronto

Thanks to a three-goal comeback by the visitors, Columbus Crew SC and Toronto FC played to a 3-3 draw in Columbus Saturday. The clubs’ stars shone brightly, with Kei Kamara, Ethan Finlay, Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore all padding their stats in the wide-open match. League-leaders Kamara and Finlay highlighted Crew SC’s evening, extending their […]